Epitaxial Wafer Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis

Coverage: Epitaxial Wafer Market covers analysis By Size (50mm to 100mm, 100mm to 150mm, Above 150 mm); End-user (Energy and Power, Defense/Security, Transport, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Others) , and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00017502
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • No. of Pages : 150
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MARKET INTRODUCTION

Epitaxy is technique utilized to lay or grow crystalline layer or film on a crystalline-based semiconductor substrate or surface. Control over carrier concentration, thickness, and defect density play vital role to allow its seamless production of epitaxy. The epitaxial wafer enables faster switching at increase power with high energy efficiency which allows improved performance. The epitaxial wafers are widely used microelectronics, photonics, photovoltaic, microelectronics, and among others.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Owing to the rising demand for consumer electronic based on compound semiconductor epitaxial wafers, increasing adoption of wafers in epitaxial automotive sector are the driving the growth of epitaxial wafer market. However, high cost of required for producing epitaxial wafer in is hampering the growth of epitaxial wafer market. Meanwhile, the bolstering utilization of compound semiconductors in smart technologies and the growing trend of IoT in wafers is anticipated to propel the epitaxial wafer market.

MARKET SCOPE

The "Epitaxial Wafer Market Analysis to 2031" is a specialized and in-depth study of the electronics and semiconductor with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of epitaxial wafer market with detailed market segmentation by type, deployment, industry vertical, and geography. The global epitaxial wafer market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading epitaxial wafer market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the epitaxial wafer market .

MARKET SEGMENTATION

The global epitaxial wafer market is segmented on the basis of size and end user. On the basis of size, the market is segmented as 50mm to 100mm, 100mm to 150mm, and above 150mm. On the basis of end user, the market is segmented as energy and power, defense/security, transport, consumer electronics, healthcare, and space.

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global epitaxial wafer market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2017 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The epitaxial wafer market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting epitaxial wafer market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the epitaxial wafer market in these regions.

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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global epitaxial wafer market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2017 to 2031 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America. The epitaxial wafer market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.

The report analyzes factors affecting epitaxial wafer market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the epitaxial wafer market in these regions.

MARKET PLAYERS

The reports cover key developments in the epitaxial wafer market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market players from epitaxial wafer market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for aircraft brakes market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the aircraft brakes market.

The report also includes the profiles of key epitaxial wafer market companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of last 3 years, key development in past five years.

  •   Cree Inc.
  •   GLC Semiconductor Group
  •   II-VI Incorporated
  •   Intelligent Epitaxy Technology Inc.
  •   IQE PLC
  •   Masimo Semiconductor
  •   Nichia Corporation
  •   SK Siltron Co. Ltd.
  •   Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd
  •   Tokyo Electron Limited.
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Epitaxial Wafer Market - By Size
1.3.2 Epitaxial Wafer Market - By End-user
1.3.3 Epitaxial Wafer Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country

2. KEY TAKEAWAYS

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

4. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.1 Threat of Substitute
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.1 Competitive Rivalry
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS

5. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS AND RESTRAINTS

6. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. EPITAXIAL WAFER - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. EPITAXIAL WAFER - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2027
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE

7. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 - SIZE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. SIZE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. 50MM TO 100MM
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. 50mm to 100mm Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. 100MM TO 150MM
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. 100mm to 150mm Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. ABOVE 150 MM
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. Above 150 mm Market Forecast and Analysis
8. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 - END-USER
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. END-USER MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. ENERGY AND POWER
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Energy and Power Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. DEFENSE/SECURITY
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Defense/Security Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. TRANSPORT
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Transport Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Consumer Electronics Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7. HEALTHCARE
8.7.1. Overview
8.7.2. Healthcare Market Forecast and Analysis
8.8. OTHERS
8.8.1. Overview
8.8.2. Others Market Forecast and Analysis

9. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2027 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Epitaxial Wafer Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Size
9.1.4 North America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-user
9.1.5 North America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.1.5.1.2 United States Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.1.5.2 Canada Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.1.5.3 Mexico Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Size
9.2.4 Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-user
9.2.5 Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.2.5.2 France Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.2.5.2.2 France Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.2.5.3 Italy Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.2.5.5 Russia Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Size
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-user
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.3.5.2 China Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.3.5.2.2 China Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.3.5.3 India Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.3.5.3.2 India Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.3.5.4 Japan Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.3.5.5 South Korea Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Size
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-user
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Size
9.5.4 South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-user
9.5.5 South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.5.5.2 Argentina Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market by Size
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Epitaxial Wafer Market by End-user

10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

11. EPITAXIAL WAFER MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. CREE INC.
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. GLC SEMICONDUCTOR GROUP
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. II-VI INCORPORATED
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. INTELLIGENT EPITAXY TECHNOLOGY INC.
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. IQE PLC
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. MASIMO SEMICONDUCTOR
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. NICHIA CORPORATION
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. SK SILTRON CO. LTD.
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED.
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments

12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies

1.Cree Inc.
2.GLC Semiconductor Group
3.II-VI Incorporated
4.Intelligent Epitaxy Technology Inc.
5.IQE PLC
6.Masimo Semiconductor
7.Nichia Corporation
8.SK Siltron Co. Ltd.
9.Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd
10.Tokyo Electron Limited.

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